Hospital da Luz and Sporting Clube Farense have entered a healthcare partnership. The agreement was signed by Filipe Vieira, General Manager of Hospital da Luz in the Algarve, and João Rodrigues, President of SC Farense, at Estádio São Luís, the club’s home ground in Faro, at the end of July. Under the agreement, athletes from the club’s first football team will receive medical support at Hospital da Luz facilities in the Algarve over the next two seasons. At the signing ceremony, the General Manager of Hospital da Luz in the region highlighted the importance of the partnership with a club of “great national prestige,” with which Hospital da Luz shares the mission of “contributing to the health of communities through sport.” “Promoting sport is part of our ADN. We are the healthcare Group that supports the largest number of clubs and athletes. It would not make sense for Hospital da Luz to be in the Algarve and not also support SC Farense, the region’s biggest club,” said Filipe Vieira, adding: “It is therefore an honor and a source of pride for us to be here today. I hope this partnership will be long-lasting and a good omen for great achievements ahead!” SC Farense President João Rodrigues highlighted the values shared by the two institutions: “Hospital da Luz is a symbol of quality in Portugal, recognized by all Portuguese people and many others besides. The same can be said of SC Farense, which is the most representative club in the south of Portugal.” He continued: “A partnership of this caliber can only benefit both institutions, as well as everyone living in this region.” “We believe that the work we have ahead of us and the synergies we can create will be fantastic for both organizations, but also for all athletes, supporters and members. This partnership will clearly demonstrate that when these two institutions come together, the result can only be benefits for everyone,” he concluded. Hospital da Luz has been present in the Algarve since the beginning of this year, with a hospital in Loulé and five clinics in Tavira, Vilamoura, Olhão, Almancil and Loulé. The Portuguese brand, renowned for excellence in healthcare, is now also strengthening its commitment to sport in the region by supporting the historic Faro-based club, which celebrates 116 years of history and has around 8,000 members. Photo: João Carlos Rodrigues, President of SC Farense and its SAD (Sports Limited Company), and Filipe Vieira, General Manager of Hospital da Luz in the Algarve. * english translation generated with AI and reviewed by the editorial team
